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Gavin
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What is the best strategy for a student athlete for balancing school, sports, and work without feeling overwhelmed?
I will be a student-athlete in the fall and I also plan to work on campus. What is the best strategy for a student athlete for balancing school, sports, and work without feeling overwhelmed?
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Adaobi Maryann Ezeogidi
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Hello Gavin,
Balancing both academics, athletics and work can be challenging. Please, I must emphasize, find a job that will not put you under unnecessary stress. In addition to balancing these three, you must get adequate rest in order to stay fit and active.
This is achievable, but you will not be doing it alone. To achieve a balance, your coaches, teachers, employer and parents must work together. There are certain guidelines you must follow in order to excel in both academics and athletics.
1) Open communication: Encouraging open lines of communication ensures that every member of the team (teachers, coaches, employer and parents) understands your commitments and can collaborate to support your success.
2) Time Management: With a busy schedule of classes, homework, practices, tasks and competitions, learning to manage your time effectively is essential for success. Your coach will work with your class timetable to adjust trainings. Select an appropriate schedule; perhaps work a few hours, but if at all possible, take a few days off to allow for balance, etc.
3) Priority: While athletic success is important, academic achievement should always come first. Your coach can assist you with this by scheduling dedicated study periods before or after practice. Here, work is considered secondary.
4) Self Discipline: Balancing academics, athletics and work requires strong self-discipline so that you do not focus too much on one and let the other suffer.
5) Provide Academic Support: Providing tutoring or forming study groups with your peers (student athletics) can significantly improve your academic performance.
Please keep in mind that excelling in all areas can lead to opportunities in the future. Only be determined to achieve your desired goal. Once more, make the most of any chance you have to get adequate sleep. Thank You.
Balancing both academics, athletics and work can be challenging. Please, I must emphasize, find a job that will not put you under unnecessary stress. In addition to balancing these three, you must get adequate rest in order to stay fit and active.
This is achievable, but you will not be doing it alone. To achieve a balance, your coaches, teachers, employer and parents must work together. There are certain guidelines you must follow in order to excel in both academics and athletics.
1) Open communication: Encouraging open lines of communication ensures that every member of the team (teachers, coaches, employer and parents) understands your commitments and can collaborate to support your success.
2) Time Management: With a busy schedule of classes, homework, practices, tasks and competitions, learning to manage your time effectively is essential for success. Your coach will work with your class timetable to adjust trainings. Select an appropriate schedule; perhaps work a few hours, but if at all possible, take a few days off to allow for balance, etc.
3) Priority: While athletic success is important, academic achievement should always come first. Your coach can assist you with this by scheduling dedicated study periods before or after practice. Here, work is considered secondary.
4) Self Discipline: Balancing academics, athletics and work requires strong self-discipline so that you do not focus too much on one and let the other suffer.
5) Provide Academic Support: Providing tutoring or forming study groups with your peers (student athletics) can significantly improve your academic performance.
Please keep in mind that excelling in all areas can lead to opportunities in the future. Only be determined to achieve your desired goal. Once more, make the most of any chance you have to get adequate sleep. Thank You.